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Backpacking Potential

96/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, October, April

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Avoid

January, February, December

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Weather

11°C – 26°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Byblos?

The best time to visit Byblos for backpacking is May, October, April, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Climate Heatmap

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Byblos

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
53Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
11°172
February
62Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°128
March
84Excellent
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°81
April
92Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°41
May
96Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°16
June
91Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°3
July
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°0
August
80Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°0
September
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°4
October
94Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°45
November
90Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°88
December
66Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°152

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Byblos

When is the best time to visit Byblos for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Byblos for backpacking is typically in May, October, April, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Byblos?

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Rainy season typically: December–January. It is generally better to avoid these months for backpacking.

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🌍 Plan your backpacking trip to Byblos

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